Felix, Cruz sink A`s in first-half finale
(MLB.com Seattle Mariners)

Felix Hernandez struck out eight over six scoreless innings and All-Star Nelson Cruz slugged a two-run homer as the Mariners topped the A`s in the first-half finale. Carlos Ruiz added three hits and knocked in a run for Seattle. Daniel Gossett allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings for the A`s, who managed just two hits.